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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Huskers softball standout Jordy Bahl named NFCA Division I Player of the Year
LINCOLN, Neb. (KCAU) – Nebraska softball two-way talent Jordy Bahl as named the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division I Player of the Year, becoming the first player in program history to earn the honor. The Nebraska native was also a unanimous NFCA First-Team All-America selection. Bahl broke numerous Huskers records this season, including becoming the first player in Big Ten history to win both the Player and Pitcher of the Year awards in the same year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Reuters
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Reuters
Oklahoma ace-turned-Nebraska star and 2025 WCWS players to watch
May 28 - The Women's College World Series begins Thursday in Oklahoma City with plenty of familiar stars and quite a few new faces. Oklahoma is back in the WCWS for the ninth consecutive season with a mostly different cast than the group that brought the Sooners four consecutive titles. One player regional fans and college softball faithful easily recognize is Nebraska pitcher Jordy Bahl, who won two WCWS titles at Oklahoma with a 29-1 record in two seasons before transferring to her home state prior to the 2024 season. Now recovered from a torn ACL that cost Bahl all of last season, she's set to square off with the Sooners in a dramatic opening matchup of the 2025 WCWS. More than a dominant presence in the circle, Bahl became the first Husker to record at least 15 doubles and 15 home runs in the same season. NiJaree Canady, who burst onto the scene in 2023 with her WCWS for Stanford, is back for a third consecutive season, this time at Texas Tech. The Red Raiders are one of two teams - Ole Miss is the other - making their first WCWS appearances. Here's a look at 10 players to watch in the WCWS: Aliyah Binford, Ole Miss The Baylor transfer came up huge in the circle in the super regional finale, allowing just one run in 5 2/3 innings of relief vs. Arkansas. Binford is 11-3 with 80 strikeouts and a 3.58 ERA in 111 1/3 innings. She's also hitting .328 with 12 home runs and 55 RBIs, making her a dangerous two-way threat. NiJaree Canady, Texas Tech No pitcher in the country has been as dominant as Canady this season. The junior is 30-5 with 279 strikeouts and a 0.89 ERA this season. She threw a pair of complete-game victories in the super regional against Florida State, allowing just one run to lift the Red Raiders into the WCWS in Gerry Glasco's first season as coach there. Kendra Falby, Florida Falby leads the Gators with a .433 batting average and has stolen 36 bases on 40 attempts. She has scored 71 runs, third-most among WCWS participants. Falby has struck out just 13 times in 208 at-bats. Teagan Kavan, Texas The sophomore right hander is 24-5 with a 2.56 ERA and 212 strikeouts in 175 1/3 innings this season. Kavan threw a combined 14 1/3 innings in the Longhorns' three-game super regional victory over Clemson. Sam Landry, Oklahoma The Louisiana transfer became the latest one-year pitcher to star for the Sooners. Landry is 23-4 with a 1.92 ERA and 170 strikeouts in 167 2/3 innings. She started all three games of Oklahoma's regional sweep and then threw a complete-game shutout in the super regional opener vs. Alabama. Kedre Luschar, Oregon The senior outfielder leads the Ducks with a .444 batting average and 61 RBIs. She's hit seven home runs and hasn't been thrown out in 29 stolen-base tries. Ella Parker, Oklahoma The sophomore, the niece of Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, is hitting .416 with 13 home runs, 19 doubles and 49 RBIs. After a midseason slump, Parker has been hot, hitting safely in 15 of her last 17 games with seven home runs and 15 RBIs. Karlyn Pickens, Tennessee Pickens' 1.03 ERA is second nationally behind only Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady. The junior right-hander is 23-9 with 270 strikeouts and 21 complete games in 29 starts. She's allowed just six home runs all season. Taylor Shumaker, Florida The freshman has been one of the best hitters in the country this season, hitting .389 with 22 home runs and 86 RBIs, tied for the most in Division I entering the WCWS. Shumaker has four home runs in the NCAA Tournament, going 7 for 14 with eight runs and 10 RBIs over the first two weekends of the tournament. Jordan Woolery, UCLA The junior infielder is hitting .415 with 23 home runs and 86 RBIs - tied for the Division I lead. She's also scored 56 runs and has a 1.400 OPS. --Field Level Media
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tennessee softball's Karlyn Pickens, NCAA record holder for fastest pitch ever, in images
Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens, the flame-throwing right-hander catching national attention from the circle, has topped what seemed un-toppable. The Lady Vols star had a pitch clocked at 79.4 mph, which sets the record as the fastest in NCAA history. The record-setting moment happened during Game 2 of the Knoxville Super Regional against Nebraska. The previous record holder? Karlyn Pickens. She rewrote the record books this season against Arkansas, with a pitch clocked at 78.2 mph. In baseball comparisons, both pitches would be over 100 mph. Perhaps the most impressive part of the dominance came from the supporting cast, though: Cornhuskers Jordy Bahl fouled off the near-80-mph heater. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens, the flame-throwing right-hander catching national attention from the circle, has topped what seemed un-toppable. The Lady Vols star had a pitch clocked at 79.4 mph, which sets the record as the fastest in NCAA history. The record-setting moment happened during Game 2 of the Knoxville Super Regional against Nebraska. The previous record holder? Karlyn Pickens. She rewrote the record books this season against Arkansas, with a pitch clocked at 78.2 mph. Advertisement In baseball comparisons, both pitches would be over 100 mph. Perhaps the most impressive part of the dominance came from the supporting cast, though: Cornhuskers Jordy Bahl fouled off the near-80-mph heater. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) throws a pitch during an NCAA regional game between Tennessee and Miami (Ohio) at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium at University of Tennessee, in Knoxville, Tenn., May 16, 2025. Tennessee defeated Miami (Ohio) 17-0. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) throws a pitch during an NCAA regional game between Tennessee and Miami (Ohio) at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium at University of Tennessee, in Knoxville, Tenn., May 16, 2025. Tennessee defeated Miami (Ohio) 17-0. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) celebrates with Tennessee outfielder Taylor Pannell (3) after getting a strikeout during a NCAA regional game between Tennessee and Ohio State at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 17, 2025. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) throws the ball to Tennessee infielder McKenna Gibson (24) for an out during a NCAA regional game between Tennessee and Ohio State at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 17, 2025. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) celebrates a strikeout during a NCAA regional game between Tennessee and Ohio State at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 17, 2025. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) pitches during a NCAA regional game between Tennessee and Ohio State at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 17, 2025. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee outfielder Taylor Pannell (3) celebrates with Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) after a double play during a NCAA regional game between Tennessee and Ohio State at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 17, 2025. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23), Tennessee utility Ella Dodge (25) and Tennessee infielder McKenna Gibson (24) celebrate after defeating Ohio State during a NCAA regional game at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 18, 2025. Tennessee won 5-0 against Ohio State. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) celebrates after striking out a batter during a NCAA regional game between Tennessee and Ohio State at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 18, 2025. Tennessee won 5-0 against Ohio State. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) smiles after striking out a batter during a NCAA super regional game between Tennessee and Nebraska at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 23, 2025. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) pitches during a NCAA super regional game between Tennessee and Nebraska at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 23, 2025. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) celebrates the end of an inning during an NCAA super regional game between Tennessee and Nebraska at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 24, 2025. Tennessee defeated Nebraska. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) throws a pitch during an NCAA super regional game between Tennessee and Nebraska at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 24, 2025. Tennessee defeated Nebraska. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) pitches during a NCAA super regionals softball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Nebraska Cornhuskers at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 25, 2025. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) throws a pitch during an NCAA super regional game between Tennessee and Nebraska at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 24, 2025. Tennessee defeated Nebraska. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens From left Tennessee catcher Sophia Nugent (7), Tennessee utility player Ella Dodge (25), Tennessee outfielder Taylor Pannell (3), and Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) celebrate after winning an NCAA super regional game between Tennessee and Nebraska. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) celebrates the end of an inning during an NCAA super regional game between Tennessee and Nebraska at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 24, 2025. Tennessee defeated Nebraska. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee utility player Ella Dodge (25) celebrates with Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) during an NCAA super regional game between Tennessee and Nebraska at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 24, 2025. Tennessee defeated Nebraska. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) warms up during a Lady Vols softball game between Tennessee and Ole Miss at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium, Friday, March 10, 2023. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens University of Tennessee Vols Karlyn Pickens (23) winds up for a pitch during the Midstate Classic at Ridley Sports Complex in Columbia, Tenn. on Mar. 15, 2023. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) pitches during a SEC softball game between Tennessee and Florida at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Monday, April 24, 2023. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee's Karlyn Pickens (23) throws a pitch during a SEC softball game between Tennessee and South Carolina at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Jun 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Tennessee Lady Vols pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) throws a pitch in the third inning against the Florida State Seminoles during the semifinal game at OGE Energy Field at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) smiles after a game against Carson-Newman at Sherri Parker Lee stadium on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) throws the ball in a game against Carson-Newman at Sherri Parker Lee stadium on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee's Karlyn Pickens (23) pitches during a NCAA softball game at the Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, March 15, 2024. The Lady Vols won 9-0 against Missouri. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee's Karlyn Pickens (23) pitches during a NCAA softball game at the Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, March 15, 2024. The Lady Vols won 9-0 against Missouri. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) throws a pitch during a Tennessee softball game between Tennessee and LSU, Saturday, April 20, 2024. LSU beat Tennessee 1-0. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) during a Tennessee softball game between Tennessee and LSU, Saturday, April 20, 2024. LSU beat Tennessee 1-0. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens May 9, 2024; Auburn, AL, USA; Tennessee starting pitcher/relief pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) against LSU during the quarterfinals of the SEC Softball Championship at Jane B. Moore Field. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) during a Tennessee softball game between Tennessee and Dayton in the NCAA Regional in Knoxville on Friday, May 17, 2024. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee Lady Vols starting pitcher/relief pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) during the game against the Dayton Flyers at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, TN on Friday, May 17, 2024. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) during an NCAA super regional game between Tennessee and Alabama at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, TN, Saturday, May 25, 2024. Alabama defeated Tennessee 3-2 in the 14th inning. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) pitches during an NCAA super regional game between Tennessee and Alabama at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, TN, Saturday, May 25, 2024. Alabama defeated Tennessee 3-2 in the 14th inning. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) throws a pitch during an NCAA super regional game between Tennessee and Alabama at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, TN, Sunday, May 26, 2024. Alabama defeated Tennessee 4-1. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) throws a pitch during an NCAA super regional game between Tennessee and Alabama at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, TN, Sunday, May 26, 2024. Alabama defeated Tennessee 4-1. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) puts her arms out after getting a strikeout to end the inning during a NCAA softball game between Tennessee and Duke at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) celebrates winning a NCAA softball game between Tennessee and Duke at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) celebrates after a strikeout during a NCAA softball game between Tennessee and Arkansas at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee's Karlyn Pickens (23) reaxts after one of her pitches was ruled a ball during an NCAA college softball game against Arkansas on Monday, March 24, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee's Karlyn Pickens (23) and teammates celebrate after Pickens struck out the final batter win the NCAA softball game against Arkansas on Monday, March 24, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee's Karlyn Pickens (23) pitches against Arkansas during an NCAA college softball game on Monday, March 24, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee's Charli Orsini (80) and Karlyn Pickens (23) celebrate as the Lady Vols take a 1-run lead against Arkansas during an NCAA college softball game on Monday, March 24, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee's Karlyn Pickens (23) pitches against Arkansas during an NCAA college softball game on Monday, March 24, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens, left, celebrates after an NCAA softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Tennessee Lady Volunteers at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Friday, March 28, 2025. This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Tennessee Vols softball standout Karlyn Pickens in images
USA Today
25-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Tennessee softball's Karlyn Pickens, NCAA record holder for fastest pitch ever, in images
Tennessee softball's Karlyn Pickens, NCAA record holder for fastest pitch ever, in images Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens, the flame-throwing right-hander catching national attention from the circle, has topped what seemed un-toppable. The Lady Vols star had a pitch clocked at 79.4 mph, which sets the record as the fastest in NCAA history. The record-setting moment happened during Game 2 of the Knoxville Super Regional against Nebraska. The previous record holder? Karlyn Pickens. She rewrote the record books this season against Arkansas, with a pitch clocked at 78.2 mph. In baseball comparisons, both pitches would be over 100 mph. Perhaps the most impressive part of the dominance came from the supporting cast, though: Cornhuskers Jordy Bahl fouled off the near-80-mph heater. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens
USA Today
25-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Who will the Oklahoma Sooners play first in the Women's College World Series?
Who will the Oklahoma Sooners play first in the Women's College World Series? The Oklahoma Sooners now know who they'll play first in the Women's College World Series. After Oklahoma clinched their ninth-consecutive WCWS appearance on Saturday, on Sunday, the Sooners were treated to a pitcher's dual between former Sooner Jordy Bahl and Tennessee star Karlyn Pickens. Ultimately, it was Pickens and the Volunteers who came out with the win over Nebraska, 1-0. Pickens allowed just two hits and a walk while striking out 10 to send Tennessee to the Women's College World Series. Now, the stage is set for an SEC rematch between the Sooners and the Volunteers in Oklahoma City. The two will take the field on Thursday, May 29, with time and broadcast schedule to be determined. More: Social media reacts to Oklahoma's 13-2 win over Alabama to advance to WCWS Tennessee took the season series from the Sooners 2-1, marking the first series loss of the season for the Sooners. It was the first of two back-to-back series losses in SEC play for the Sooners. But they've been hitting the ball far better since then. But the Sooners will face a huge challenge when they take on Pickens, who is No. 2 in the nation in ERA at 0.90. The Sooners will need a big-time performance at the plate to stay on the winning side of the Women's College World Series bracket and likely more of the same from star Sam Landry. Contact/Follow us @SoonersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow John on X @john9williams.
